How Long Does Recovery Take While Suffering From Jaundice?

Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2015

Question: Hello, am 22yr old and am suffering from jaundice from past 3weeks i.e on 18th oct my bilurubin was 7.3 and may be it has gone high after 5days because my eyes became more darker.and after three weeks on 8th nov my reports says my bilurubin was 4.2. and am using herbal medicine and my urine is normal but slightly yellow. my eyes are yellow but less yellow compared to 1st n 2nd week. i dont have any weekness or any stomach pain or itching. what should i do now still how much time it takes for my complete recovery

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hepamerz pills will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam/Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my hectic work schedule.

At this point, it may take 4 to 6 weeks for bilirubin to normalize on its own.

I generally prescribe oral tablets of Hepamerz for a faster recovery. Please check with you physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.

Post your further queries if any.
Thanking you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (9 hours later)

It take more 4-6 weeks??? or the total period why its so slow. many will recovery with in 2weeks of jaundice. and why my urine and eyes will be normal. i have done my hepatitis test but its negative

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam/Sir.

I can most certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my hectic work schedule.

Biochemical recovery lays clinical recovery in case of jaundice.

Therefore it may take more time for the accumulated bilirubin to completely clear and show up as normal on lab tests.

Hence, on an average it may take 4 to 6 weeks from here on for lab results to normalize even after clinical recovery.

What test have you taken for hepatitis A or B? Need your response before commenting?

Post your further queries if any.
Thanking you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (34 minutes later)

Hepatitis B surface antigen (Hb's Ag) its negative

and my urine is normal now but my eyes are still yellow light yellow i can see some part getting white

and can i move out now or else take rest. When shall i go for my next lab test

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get retested on 22nd Dec

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can most certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my hectic work schedule.

I have worked through your query in detail.

You might have possibly been infected with river Hep A or E.This might not always be detected on lab tests.

But do not worry, you will be fine soon.

Take your next test on 22nd Dec 2015 and update me with results.

Thank you

Post your further queries if any.
Thanking you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar